The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) will implement the final phase of a toll rate increase for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) starting September 9.
This is the last of three planned adjustments initially approved in 2020 and 2022, but phased in to ease the impact on motorists.
Upon implementation, motorists will pay an additional ₱0.64 per kilometer for Class 1 vehicles, ₱1.29 for Class 2, and ₱1.93 for Class 3. For instance, Class 1 motorists traveling from Mabalacat City to Tarlac will pay ₱25 more, while Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles will pay ₱51 and ₱75 more, respectively.
“The adjustments followed strict compliance with regulatory procedures and thorough review,” TRB said. The agency explained that the toll hike was part of the 2020/2022 petition for periodic adjustments that were due in 2021 and 2023 but staggered “to lessen the impact on motorists.”
Officials highlighted SCTEX upgrades including the New Clark City Interchange, RFID system improvements, additional CCTV cameras, bridge repairs, and sustainability projects such as rainwater collection and planned solar-powered streetlights. “These efforts reflect the tollway company’s commitment to delivering fast, reliable, and safe road access while driving innovation and environmental responsibility,” the TRB added.
